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ch 31 the child with endocrine dysfunction Flashcards

1
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type of hormone: create the effect near the point of secretion

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local hormone

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type of hormone: released into the bloodstream
where they are carried to responsive tissues

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general hormone

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what 2 regulatory systems maintain homeostasis

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endocrine system
autonomic nervous system (sympathetic and parasympathetic)

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when does hormonal control of bodily functions regulate for children

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12-18 months old

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what hormone is deficient in hypopituitarism

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growth hormone

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how is diagnosis of hypopituitarism made

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-plasma growth hormone levels
-hand xrays

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Tx hypopituitarism

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-biosynthetic growth hormone injections
-thyroid extract
-cortisone
-testosterone/estrogen/progesterone

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what is the best time of day to give biosynthetic growth hormone injection

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before bed

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Rare neurodegenerative
condition reported in some
patients after receiving
human GH from cadavers

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Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD)
“human mad cow disease”

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what disorders can hyperpituitarism result in

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-acromegaly
-cushings disease
-galactorrhea

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S+S acromegaly

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-excess growth hormone, overgrowth of long bones
-increased muscle
-typical facial features

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how is diagnosis of acromegaly made

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-radiologic studies
-endocrine studies

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Tx hyperpituitarism

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-surgery to remove tumor
-radiation/radioactive implants
-hormone replacement therapy

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what ages do precocious puberty occur in girls? boys?

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girls: before 8 yo
boys: before 9 yo

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3 types precocious puberty

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-central
-peripheral
-incomplete

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potential causes of precocious puberty

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-disorder of gonads
-disorder of adrenal glands
-disorder of hypothalmic-pituitary-gonadal axis

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17
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med for Tx precocious puberty
when is it discontinued

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lupron: slows prepubertal rates
stop med at normal puberty age

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primary causes of diabetes insipidus (DI) ? secondary causes?

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primary: hyposecretion of ADH
secondary: trauma, tumor, CNS infection, aneurysm

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S+S diabetes insipidus in children? infants?

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children:
-polyuria
-polydipsia (thirst)
-first sign often enuresis (bedwetting)
-dehydration
-high H&H
-high serum osmolarity

infants:
-irritability relieved by water (not milk)

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meds for Tx of DI

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-daily hormone replacement of vasopressin
-DDAVP (oral/nasal/IM/SQ)

*treatment for life

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nursing interventions for DI

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-accurate I&Os
-observe for signs of fluid overload
-seizure precautions
-DDAVP 2x/day

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22
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Produced by
hypersecretion of the
posterior pituitary
(increased ADH)

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syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)

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S+S SIADH

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-fluid retention (water intoxication, overhydrated)
-anorexia
-N/V
-weight gain
-hyponatremia
-low serum osmolarity
-irritability
-personality changes

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risk with DI

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hypovolemic shock

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25
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risk with SIADH

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seizures

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26
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common S+S between DI and SIADH

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excessive thirst

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27
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Tx SIADH

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hypertonic saline
fluid restriction

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28
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causes juvenile hypothyroidism

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-congenital
-acquired (after thyroidectomy or radiation)

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S+S hypothyroidism

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-slowed growth
-excessive weight gain
-constipation
-sleepiness
-delayed puberty
-dry skin, sparse hair, periorbital edema

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Tx hypothyroidism

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-thyroid hormone replacement
-prompt Tx needed for brain growth in infant

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31
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causes hyperthyroidism

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-congenital (usually from maternal use antithyroid drugs during pregnancy)
-acquired (neoplasm, inflammatory disease, dietary deficiency, increased secretion thyrotropic hormone)

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important consideration for infant born with hyperthyroidism (goiter)

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-precautions for emergency ventilation
-hyperextension of neck helps with breathing

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33
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most common cause thyroid disease in children/teens

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lymphocytic thyroiditis

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S+S lymphocytic thyroiditis

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-lymphocytic infiltration of thyroid gland
-inflammation
-hyperplasia (goiter)
-usually euthyroid but with S+S of hypothyroidism

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35
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Tx lymphocytic thyroiditis

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-may resolve spontaneously within 1-2 yrs
-oral thyroid hormone helps decrease goiter
-surgery is contraindicated

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S+S hyperthyroidism (graves disease)

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-exopthalmos
-excessive motor irritability, tremors, insomnia, short attentions pan
-GI hyperactivity (diarrhea)
-rapid bounding pulse
-dyspnea (even with light exertion)
-heat intolerance (skin is warm and flushed)

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37
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Dx of graves disease

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-increased T3 and T4
-decreased TSH

38
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Tx graves disease

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-antithyroid drugs (PTU and methimazole)
-subtotal thyroidectomy
-ablation with radioiodine

39
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what things can cause thryotoxicosis “thyroid storm”

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-infection
-surgery
-discontinuation of antithyroid therapy

40
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Tx thyrotoxicosis

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-antithyroid drugs
-propranolol

41
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what can you not eat when you take thyroid replacement meds

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no dairy within 1-2 hrs of taking med

42
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how does parathyroid hormone maintain serum calcium

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-bone breakdown to release calcium and phosphate
-helps kidneys absorb calcium and excrete phosphate
-promote calcium absorption in GI tract

43
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2 types hypoparathyroidism

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-autoimmune hypoparathyroidism
-pseudohypoparathyroidism

44
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type of hypoparathyroidism: deficient production of parathyroid hormone

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autoimmune hypoparathyroidism

45
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type of hypoparathyroidism: production of parathyroid hormone is increased but organs are unresponsive to it

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pseudohypoparathyroidism

46
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facial muscle spasm elicited by tapping facial nerve in region of parotid gland

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chvostek sign

47
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carpal spasm elicited by pressure applied to upper arm

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trousseau sign

48
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carpopedal spasm (sharp flexion wrist and ankle joints), muscle twitching, cramps, seizures, stridor

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tetany

49
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earliest indication hypoparathyroidism

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*anxiety and mental depression
then paresthesia and heightened neuromuscular irritability

50
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S+S hypoparathyroidism

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-dry scaly skin with eruptions
-brittle hair and nails
-tetany
-paresthesia
-tingling
-laryngeal stridor
-headache
-seizures
-depression, confusion, memory loss
-positive chvostek and trousseau signs

51
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primary and secondary causes of hyperparathyroidism

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primary: adenoma of gland (catecholamine secreting tumor)
secondary: chronic renal disease, congenital abnormalities of urinary tract

52
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Tx hyperparathyroidism

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-surgical removal
-or treat underlying cause
-address hypercalcemia

53
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three groups of secretions from adrenal cortex

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-glucocorticoids (cortisol)
-mineralcorticoids (aldosterone)
-sex steroids (androgens, estrogens, progestins)

54
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what does the adrenal medulla secrete

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catecholamines: epinephrine and norepinephrine

55
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causes acute adrenocortical insufficiency “adrenal crisis”

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-hemorrhage into gland after trauma
-sudden severe infections
-abrupt withdrawal supplemental cortisone
-failure to increase cortisone during times of stress

56
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what is chronic adrenocortical insufficiency called (not enough cortisol)

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addisons disease

57
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possible causes cushings syndrome (too much cortison)

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-excessive/prolonged steroid therapy
-excess ACTH production from pituitary
-hypersecretion glucocorticoids from adrenal
-extrapituitary neoplasm
-inappropriate adrenal response to secretion of polypeptide (food dependent)

58
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S+S cushings disease

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-excessive hair growth
-moon face
-weight gain
-truncal obesity with red striae
-poor wound healing
-ecchymosis

59
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how is Dx of cushings disease made

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-blood test: excess cortisol levels
-xray
-fasting blood glucose
-serum electrolytes
-24 hour urine

60
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Tx cushings disease

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-surgery
-replacement of growth hormone, ADH, thyroid hormone, gonadotropins, steroids

61
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A family of disorders caused by
decreased enzyme activity
required for cortisol production
in the adrenal cortex; overproduction of adrenal androgens

A

congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)

62
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S+S congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)

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-male: precocious puberty
-female: born with varying degrees of ambiguous genitalia (enlarged clitoris, fused labia, intact internal sex organs)

63
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what juices should be given with calcium replacement med to help it be absorbed better

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cranberry juice
apple juice

64
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Dx CAH

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-ultrasound of pelvic organs
-chromosome typing
-newborn screening measurement of cortisol precursor

65
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Tx CAH

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-assign sex according to gene phenotype
-cortisone to suppress oversecretion ACTH
-reconstructive surgery prn
-teach parents to watch for dehydration and salt-losing crises

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S+S hyperaldosteronism

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-HTN
-hypokalemia
-polyuria

67
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Tx hyperaldosteronism

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-replacement potassium
-spironolactone

68
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Adrenal tumor that secretes catecholamines

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pheochromocytoma

69
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Tx pheochromocytoma

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-*do not palpate (releases more catecholamines)
-surgical removal of tumor
-maybe bilateral adrenalectomy, lifelong glucocorticoid and mineralcorticoid replacement

70
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3 types diabetes mellitus (DM)

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-type 1 DM
-type 2 DM
-maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY)

71
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type of diabetes: Characterized by destruction of beta cells, usually leading to absolute insulin deficiency

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T1 DM

72
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what children are at increased risk for T2DM

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-native american
-hispanic
-african american

73
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cause T2DM

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insulin resistance

74
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type of diabetes: Transmitted as autosomal dominant disorder with formation of structurally abnormal insulin with decreased biologic activity

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maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY)

75
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who is more likely to develop MODY

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-obese teens
-<25 yo

76
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Tx MODY

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-oral hypoglycemic meds
-diet modification

77
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Tx T2DM

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-insulin injections
-diet modification

78
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Hyperventilation characteristic of metabolic
acidosis resulting from the respiratory
system’s attempt to eliminate excess CO2 by
increased depth and rate; seen in ketoacidosis

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kussmaul respirations

79
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what can cause diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)

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-dehydration
-electrolyte imbalance
-acidosis
-coma

80
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S+S ketoacidosis

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-ketones in urine
-ketones in breath (fruity smell)
-kussmaul respirations (hyperventilation)

81
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when would you do urine testing for ketones for T1DM

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-q3h during illness
-glucose >240 if not sick

82
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management T1DM

A

-insulin therapy
-glucose between 80-120
-measurement A1C

83
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longterm complications DM

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-microvascular: nephropathy, retinopathy
-macrovascular: neuropathy

84
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nursing consideration when running insulin through IV

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*run 50-100 mL out for priming
it takes 50-100 mL for tubing to be saturated and not have insulin stick to it

85
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what fluids are given for DKA

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normal saline
(no dextrose)
bolus = 20 mL/kg in <20 mins
IV drip: 0.1 U/kg/hr normal insulin

86
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peak + duration regular insulin (rapid acting)

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30-90 mins
(duration 5 hrs)

87
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peak + duration short acting insulin

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peak 2-4 hrs
duration 4-8 hrs

88
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peak + duration intermediate acting insulin

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peak 4-14 hr
duration 20 hrs

89
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peak + duration long acting insulin (lantus)

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no peak
lasts 24 hrs

90
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how do you draw up multiple types of insulin in one syringe

A

clear to cloudy

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